Monday, February 21, 2011

Dreaming in Pink

Dreaming of pink, that is a Pink Purse by Kate Spade.  I keep seeing adverstisments in my magazines and it is calling my name.  I know the purse is pricey, so I'm going to visit the Kate Spade Outlet Store.  It is located about 15 minutes from my home in central Texas.  I would love the the pink purse in the picture below but I will settle for any pink purse by Kate Spade. She has such gorgeous yet simple designs.  I really need some bright spring colors. 

 




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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Sunday of Gratitude


Today I am joining Charlotte, Ginger, and their friends for Spiritual Sundays.  There are so many blessings in my life that I am sincerely grateful for.  It doesn't mean that tough situations don't get me down or worry me, but I know that they are all in God's plan towards a greater life.   One of the things I'm grateful for is that through the years I have see God's promise manifest itself in my life.  I tell my kids that in everything step we take we can see God in our journey.  In the furthest of our imagination, is God working his compassion for us.  Nothing is impossible for God...nothing!  That alone is something to be grateful for.  With the news we hear about the unrest in Middle East and studies we hear about troubles in our schools, lets be thankful that nothing is impossible for God to fix.  Yes, we need to reach out to him but it is just as simple as inviting him into our life. Together as a Christian community we can do great things through prayer, actions, and faith.

My son will be graduating from high school in a few  months.  He is getting ready to leave for college.  I knew this time would come, yet I seems to have crept up on me.  Where did 18 years go?   He isn't even gone yet and I already miss him so much.  I have to quiet myself, hear God's voice, and know that God will take care of my son for me.  I have done my part in raising a young man of grace, faith, and courage.  I am so grateful that God embraced my family and taught my son about love and service.  Now it is time for my son  to stand on his own with God.  Thank you Lord for giving us your life, your son Jesus Christ, and your everlasting love.




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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Handmade Wednesday

I'm so excited that Julia & Cori at Blue Eyed Blessings have invited me to co-host this week for Handmade Wednesday.  This is the great place to post and promote your Etsy Store and Blog. 

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Here are some of my "handmade" aprons.



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Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day

So excited that my aprons will be in Erin Hicks Miller's new cookbook.  She was gracious in inviting me to send several of my aprons for her photo shoot several months ago.  Her cookbook has been published and available online and bookstores.  She will be featured on KHOU's Great Day Houston TV show on February 24, where she will also be giving away her cookbook and our aprons.  Best of Luck Erin and a million thanks!!  :)


This past weekend we had "Girls Weekend" with my sisters, nieces, mother, aunt, and my daughter Gina.  We had a great time starting on Friday night with a dinner at San Antonio's Ciao Lavanderia, which serves traditional Italian.

Saturday we were at Garage of Goods in San Antonio for a huge sale from 9am - 3pm.  My sister Jessica from JOY Marie's Boutique and I had a booth.  It was a bit cold but we were happy to see people come out. There were 40 vendors with so gorgeous products from artisans, painters, vintage items, plants, and much more.  The music was hip and the place was urban chic, and we got to meet fabulous people.
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Melissa Guerra, culinary expert, food historian, and author.  I have been a huge fan for years and she is my inspiration!   Much of my Apron Senorita designs are driven by my passion that celebrates the Hispanic lifestyle.  Melissa Guerra's store is a celebration of Latin products for the kitchen, from tablewear to authentic food ingredients.  Below is a picture that I took several weeks ago of my Aunt Connie at the store.  Visit Melissa Guerra Tienda de Cosina.


We met Steve Spriesterf rom KSAT News!
Also at the Garage of Goods was Steve Spriester from KSAT News.  It was such an honor to meet him because we are huge news fans in our family.  My son Vincent who is graduating this year from high school is going into journalism in college.  Steve was so kind to speak with my son for a few minutes.  It totally made my son's day and gave him inspiration!!


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Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday Inspiration

My son was inducted into the National Honors Society at his school this week.  The ceremony was very nice and the best part was the key-note speaker, their high school coach.  It was one of the most inspiring, captivating, and motivating talks I have heard at a school function in a very long time.  The coach was relaxed and his talk was humours.  He touched on several topics like discipline, goals, courage, and having fun.  He mentioned that during his college years he was able to balance education, sports, and fun.  I liked that he said that some of his frat years were reminiscence to the "Animal House" moving of the 1970's.  Life is about  taking inspiration from comes from the simple things in life.  I hope the students heard the talk and took it to heart. It is about balancing hard work and enjoying the blessing God has to offer. 

Here is my idea for Animal House inspiration from Napa Style.


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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Queen of the Kitchen



My mother gave some delicious corn tortillas to us a few days ago.  You know she is trying to tell me that I need to cook more often, LOL.   Two days in a row I made Mexican meals.  The thing about authentic corn tortillas is that they are best used fresh.  They heat up on griddle "comal" (in Spanish) and come out so soft and tasty.  If you don't use them right away, they can be stored in the refrigerator or even the freezer for future use.  Another great way to use corn tortillas is to make Cheese Quesadillas.  I love soft shell tacos with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and extra avocado.  I also made Vermicelli "Fidello" for my daughter.  She likes a basic recipe and then add lemon to flavor.  I don't understand the lemon part but she says it is very good.  We used about half of the corn tortillas my mother gave us and will save the rest.  I hope I made my mom proud by carrying on the tradition of cooking authentic Mexican food.  I know my kids were happy with my cooking.  I am Queen of my Kitchen!

First you have to put on a Spanish Senorita apron!


** Funny thought:  If I'm the "Queen" of my kitchen, why am I having to cook on budget? 


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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

My Little Valentines



Potter Barn Kids

I have always tried to make Valentine's Day special for my kids.   We all love writing their Valentine's cards for school.  When they were younger we would get cute pencils and erasers.  There was always lots of candy lollipops and other treats.  Baking cookies is a part of our yearly traditions.  I feel that a house is best when something is baking in the over during the holidays.   My kids are teenagers now but I still get them something for Valentine's Day.  I will probably get my 15 year-old daughter a necklace, or anything jewelry (she love jewelry).  My 17 year old son is harder because what do you get a young man??  My daughter will probably take Valentine's cookies to school to share with her classmates.   Valentine's Day is fast approaching so I better start getting together their gifts.  Hope you have a great day!



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